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Cumin vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cumin and Chinese cabbage

  • Cumin has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc; however, Chinese cabbage is richer in vitamin A.
  • Cumin covers your daily iron needs 820% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage has 41 times less copper than cumin. Cumin has 0.867mg of copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.
  • Chinese cabbage has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of cumin is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cumin seed and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1826.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +786.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +609.5%
Contains more IronIron +8195%
Contains more CopperCopper +4028.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2426.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1248.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1996.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +940%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cumin
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +285.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +248.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +742.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1087.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11035%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1929.4%
Contains more OtherOther +852.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1082.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3315.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cumin Chinese cabbage
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Chinese cabbage DV% diff.
Iron 66.36mg 0.8mg 820%
Manganese 3.333mg 0.159mg 138%
Copper 0.867mg 0.021mg 94%
Magnesium 366mg 19mg 83%
Calcium 931mg 105mg 83%
Phosphorus 499mg 37mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.04mg 49%
Potassium 1788mg 252mg 45%
Zinc 4.8mg 0.19mg 42%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 45mg 41%
Fiber 10.5g 1g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 0.015g 35%
Fats 22.27g 0.2g 34%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 45.5µg 33%
Protein 17.81g 1.5g 33%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.5mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 0.09mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.096g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.07mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.194mg 19%
Calories 375kcal 13kcal 18%
Vitamin A 64µg 223µg 18%
Carbs 44.24g 2.18g 14%
Folate 10µg 66µg 14%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.5µg 9%
Saturated fat 1.535g 0.027g 7%
Sodium 168mg 65mg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 6.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 2%
Net carbs 33.74g 1.18g N/A
Sugar 2.25g 1.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin Chinese cabbage
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Cumin
37%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.